GRISKA, George Clinton

October 01, 2009

GRISKA, George Clinton

George Clinton Griska passed away Monday (September 28, 2009) in a Newington convalescent home. George was born in Woonsocket, RI, grew up in the South end of Hartford and graduated from Bulkeley High School. His career centered around the family tire business in West Hartford, Tyler Tire Sales before and after his service in the US Army 101st Airborne Division from 1962- 1965. George was predeceased by his wife Josephine, son John and his sister Kathy. He leaves two loving sons, George and Brian, his wife Katrina. Also surviving are his sisters Gloria, Mary and Bernice; his brother Michael and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be sent to the American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183. The Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, West Hartford is assisting the family.